I make sure my team runs efficiently and meets quarterly goals. I tweak process to maintain quality and operate simply, work with leads to design architecture and set best coding practices, identify and reduce technical debt, etc. I also maintain a healthy level of code review and pull requests.

Full stack Ruby/Rails developer for time-critical shipping logistics. My work was heavily focused on moving us out of the MVP phase of growth. I added React to our stack, transitioned us from DelayedJob to Sidekiq, implemented an EDI gateway, and spearheaded a major redesign of the platform. I also introduced many software development practices that the team still uses today, and was team lead

Backend specialist working with Ruby/Rails in the online advertising industry. Occasional frontend work using React/JavaScript. As part of the platform team I was concerned with the overall health and design of Centro's flagship application, Centro Direct. As team lead I was responsible for making sure my feature team delivered on time, produced quality code, and had the senior technical support it needed. I also interviewed and assessed candidates for hire.

Backend engineer working with Ruby/Rails. Had the unique experience of helping design and build the initial infrastructure for a large and sophisticated advertising sales web application. Co-developed a component-based architecture using Rails engines that has proven scalable and malleable while Centro's team and application grows.

Hybrid wedding invitation startup. Was a jack of all trades: Ruby/Rails developer, PHP/WordPress hacker, business developer, sysadmin, accountant, marketer, etc. This is where I learned what it’s like to be an entrepreneur.

Full stack Ruby/Rails developer for a software consultancy. Helped redesign and co-develop manufacturing workflow for small business client Uncommon; co-developed a large Ember.js application for small business client Coldstream; long time maintainer and lead developer for the open source project 'nucore' and its forks; helped devise and implement a hybrid Rails/PHP forum solution for community non-profit NPN; co-developed subscription model ecommerce for small business client Dickson; interviewed and assessed candidates for hire; worked closely with clients to identify and capture their needs.

Java EE frontend web development in the academic journal publishing industry. Worked on 30+ high traffic web applications whose key features included publisher content management tools, journal subscription access management, and pay-per-view ecommerce. During this time I wrote and oversaw numerous large data migrations. I also had two on-site experiences where I was a consultant for notable customers with whom Atypon was co-developing platform customizations.

Mobile device programming using SuperWaba, a Java-like platform. Worked on a phase 1 DARPA project that sought to ease team inspection of disaster sites.

Email marketing industry. Learned web development using C. Contributed to open source projects for which Inter7 offered expert services.